EP 70 The Magic and Science of Retreats

The holidays are supposed to be the most joyful time and in reality often bring a mix of emotions—stress, anxiety, loneliness, and family dynamics that can feel overwhelming. This workshop provides a supportive space to explore and acknowledge these real feelings, giving participants tools to manage holiday challenges with greater resilience. You will learn how to embrace the season with intention and self-compassion, finding ways to thrive rather than simply survive. Join us to create a holiday experience that aligns with your values, strengthens your emotional well-being, and fosters meaningful connections. As a bonus, Dr. Borger will deliver a powerful HeartHealing™ session for the group, aimed at increasing feelings of enoughess and healing deep childhood “enoughness wounds”.   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Our guest for this episode is the incredible Dr. Laura Suttin, author of “The Purposeful MD - Creating the Life you love without guilt”.  Join us as Dr. Suttin shares what lead her down her path from Family physician to author and coach, as well as what you can do to live your most purposeful and happy life.    Laura Suttin is a Board Certified family physician, an ICF-trained and certified coach, a consultant, an author, a speaker, and an entrepreneur. She published her first book, The Purposeful MD-Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt, in October 2024. Dr. Suttin began working with a coach over 10 years ago, and found it so life-changing that she became a coach herself. She launched Purposeful MD in 2021, with the mission of empowering physicians and other medical professionals to create the lives they love without guilt. In her spare time, she enjoys running, triathlon, travel, and glamping with her family in their travel trailer.   Dr. Laura Suttin Links: Book: www.thepurposefulmd.com/book Podcast: www.thepurposefulmd.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauraksuttin LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laura-suttin-md YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@thepurposefulMD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepurposefulmd Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Join us for this honest and vulnerable episode of The Aesthetic Doctor podcast as we are joined by Lacey Mleczek, who recently attended Dr. Borger’s team retreat at the Miraval. Lacey shares about all the hesitations and worries she had before the retreat and how she confronted and overcame them.  She also shares what she took away from Dr. Borger’s retreat and why she wishes every woman could experience a retreat with The Aesthetic Doctor.     To join or learn more about the 2025 Empowerment and Leadership retreat at the luxurious Miraval Arizona:  www.theaestheticdoctor.com/retreat-2025   Dr. Judith Borger Links:  www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

In this timely and cutting edge episode, Dr. Borger discusses current trends in aesthetic medicine and what she thinks the future of the aesthetic industry looks like. Listen as she shares about the hottest procedures, growth in the aesthetic market, and what procedures she thinks will continue to gain popularity into 2025 and beyond.    Dr. Judith Borger Links:  www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Borger delves into escape fantasies - the desire to leave current our reality behind. Dr. Borger normalizes the experience for women, and shares some of her own struggles with suicidal ideation, burnout, anxiety and depression, as escape fantasies can be signs of the above. She offers strategies to include counseling, psychiatry, coaching, self-care and mindfulness, and also shares that retreats are a most wonderful way for her to “escape” current reality for even a weekend to focus on self, growth, and gain valuable tools and strategies to make our everyday lives feel more easeful.    To learn more about Dr. Borger’s Retreat: https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/retreat-2025?cid=f1d73900-12c7-4202-9b5a-434c7f3eb257 Dr. Judith Borger Links:  www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Have you ever wondered what skincare ingredients are actually the best to use and backed by science?  Dr. Borger has all the answers for you in this episode as she shares her list of the top 8 skincare ingredients you should be using. Join her as she discusses which skincare ingredients have the best research, what skin conditions each ingredient is used for, what their mechanism of action is and the research behind them.  Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

In this personal episode, Dr. Borger delves deep into her experience with professional and personal development retreats.  She shares what lead her to attend retreats in the first place, and how they have helped her transform and get clarity.   Dr. Borger introduces the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership retreat she will host at the Miraval Arizona in April 2025, and what attendees can expect from the retreat. Dr. Borger would love to invite all her friends near and far to this incredible, transformative experience.     To conclude the episode, Dr. Borger summarizes the wide range of professional and personal benefits attendees can gain from retreats in the dimensions of professional growth and self-awareness, professional development, improved mental and emotional wellbeing, mindfulness, sisterhood and relationships, coaching tools, creativity and innovations and overall wellbeing.     To learn more about Dr. Borger’s Retreat: https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/retreat-2025   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Dr. Borger is joined today by board certified dermatologist and Psoriasis expert Dr. Julie Letsinger.  Dr. Letsinger is a practicing dermatologist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, CA, and the past associate director of the UCSF Psoriasis treatment center. She has authored articles and presented nationally on a wide range of dermatology topics. In addition, she is a certified life coach who coaches on physician longevity.     As a board certified dermatologist and Psoriasis expert, Dr. Letsinger provides her professional and personal insights into the chronic and common skin condition Psoriasis. Psoriasis affects about 3-4% of all people and is most commonly characterized by red scaly and inflamed patches on the skin. Dr. Letsinger talks about ways Psoriasis can presents, its impact on patient lives and health, and current novel treatment options for this disease. Tune in for this fascinating and educational episode!   Dr. Julie Letsinger Links:   www.physicianlongevity.com   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Please join Drs Borger and Spassova as they dive into the exciting and magical world of energetics and discuss feminine and masculine energetics, the divine feminine, and energetic embodiment. Learn what it means to lead with the divine feminine in our masculine world and what you can do to get in touch with your intuition, and start embodying your truest self authentically.  Ralitza Spassova is a Transformational Coach, Life Alchemist, and Healthcare professional with a diverse background spanning hospitality, sales, medicine, teaching, coaching, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, Ralitza's life journey is guided by divine inspiration.  Her essence is captured in the Authenticity Calling Podcast, which inspires and supports individuals on their paths to living a juicy and rewarding life. Ralitza offers purpose-driven leaders a transparent and effective approach to living fulfilling lives through her P3 Alchemy Mastery Method. This method guides clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery, helping them uncover their passions, align with their purpose, and realize their true potential. Dr. Ralitza Spassova Links: www.ralitzaspassova.com www.instagram.com/authenticitycalling https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/authenticity-calling-podcast/id1658266149 https://open.spotify.com/show/4zQS6Uop2sHNQIdvmQzPc6?si=MataR3RtQC2BB-iLob9vGA Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

In this entertaining and thought provoking episode, Dr. Borger tells about her recent travel woes that led to unexpected new friends, and explores the concept of coming from a place of yes. A place of yes refers to openness to possibilities, opportunities, friendships, and signs and synchronicities from divine places (including the universe, and God), while maintaining safety and boundary integrity.  Dr. Borger inspires her listeners to themselves explore life from a place of yes.    Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger